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List of Articles
by Dr. Jane Bluestein and other authors
The list below includes links to all articles and book excerpts on the site, for all audiences, and are arranged by topic. I have also added links to articles, interviews, and presentations relevant to site visitors and available on other Web sites. For an alphabetical listing, click here. More information is available in the Handouts section of this site.
Discipline and Behavior Management
Boundaries and Follow-Through
The Challenge of Setting Boundaries
Leadership
Win-Win Ideas for Administrators (Formerly entitled: “Creating a 21st Century Discipline School: Implications for Administrators.”)
A Defining Moment (When Teacher Make a Mistake)
Getting feedback from students: Report Card for my Teacher
NEW: The Science of Why We Don’t Believe Science: Article by Chris Mooney with some thoughts for those of us in the business of “selling” ideas and why some people are so hard to convince.
What’s So Hard About Win-Win? Article in Educational Leadership
Motivation, Reinforcement and Intervention
NEW: Parents as Allies (from “Build Your Support Team” in Becoming a Win-Win Teacher)
Spare the Rod (Problems with Corporal Punishment)
Emotionally Safe Schools
Building Community: Creating a Positive Social Climate in your Classroom
Beautiful Brains: National Geographic article on Why Teens Act the Way They Do
Brave New World: The Changing Role of the School
The Discipline Trap: Catching up to the 21st Century
Win-Win Ideas for Administrators (Formerly entitled: “Creating a 21st Century Discipline School: Implications for Administrators.”)
Interview with Dr. Jane Bluestein: Creating Emotionally Safe Schools
Interview with Dr. Bluestein on Ways to Reduce the Bullying Problem
Pretty & Popular: Discrimination & Belonging
Stressful or Painful School Events and Experiences that Can Compromise Emotional Safety
What’s So Hard About Win-Win? Article by Dr. Jane Bluestein written for Educational Leadership, 2011
Homework
Is Your Child’s Homework Worth Doing? by Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller
Making Homework WORK! Building Flexibility into Your Homework Policies.
Taking a Stand Against Homework by Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller. See what some teachers are doing about homework, and why!
What About Homework? Article and research by Dr. Bluestein
Synthesis of Research Findings on Homework by Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller
Learning and Teaching
New: Proven: Kids Get Smarter Just from Doing This One Simple Thing, article on the benefits of exercise by Dr. Mercola
A Defining Moment (When Teacher Make a Mistake) by Chick Moorman
Getting Away With Success: Tips for Teachers
Great Expectations: Tips for Beginning Teachers
No Child Left Behind: The Football Version
Taking a Stand Against Homework
Test Time: Bringing Balance and Sanity to our Schools
Testing, Testing... (Problems with High-Stakes Testing)
Testing: One Teacher’s Perspective
Thank You, Mrs. Mather: A Tribute
Parenting
New: “As Bad as Cocaine and Amphetamines.” Article by Dr. Mercola about ADHD medications and pressure on parents to use them.
New: 11 ways to avoid problems with your children over money or buying
New: 5 Tips for Raising Financially Sound Children by Judy Lawrence, M.S.Ed.
New: Proven: Kids Get Smarter Just from Doing This One Simple Thing, article on the benefits of exercise by Dr. Mercola
Parenting Teens: Where Do You Draw the Line?
Beautiful Brains: National Geographic article on Why Teens Act the Way They Do
13 Ways to Model Respect with Your Child in English, Spanish or French
How Do You Parent? Self-assessment Survey in English, Spanish or French
9 Benefits of Asking Questions Instead of Giving Answers in English, Spanish or French
9 Ways to be More Proactive in English, Spanish or French
14 Ways to Become a More Conscious Parent, in English, Spanish or French
The Challenge of Setting Boundaries
Ways to Build Irresponsibility in Your Child
Ways to Be an Effective Mentor
What’s Wrong With “I-Messages”?
The Seven Worst Things to Say to Your Kids During a Divorce
Link to an interview in San Francisco Chronicle: Parents’ Gizmos High on Tech, Low on Trust
Interview with Dr. Bluestein on Ways to Reduce the Bullying Problem
New: “What babies learn before they’re born,” TED Talk by Annie Murphy Paul.
More information for Parents in the Handouts section of this site.
Professional Development
Tips for Would-Be Authors (and Speakers)
What’s a Purchase Order: Confessions of an Accidental CEO (teacher-turned-business-owner)
NEW: Parents as Allies (from “Build Your Support Team” in Becoming a Win-Win Teacher)
New: In What Other Profession...? Article describing double standards for teachers in a profession-bashing climate by David Reber
Self-Care & Inspiration
How to Attend your High School Reunion (interview with Dr. Bluestein)
Dealing with Difficult Colleagues
The Power of Discouragement (learning to ignore negative input)
6 Ways to Take More Time for Yourself in English, Spanish or French
36 Things You Can Do To Feel Great! in English, Spanish or French
A Reason, a Season or a Lifetime (Relationships)
Social and Emotional Development
Bearing Witness: Support for Children in Crisis
Building Community: Creating a Positive Social Climate in your Classroom
NEW: Bully-Proofing Kids: Real Strategies to Help Kids avoid being Bullied, article by Dr. Michele Borba
Beautiful Brains: National Geographic article on Why Teens Act the Way They Do
What’s Wrong With “I-Messages”?: Article; Separate Handout
Interview with Dr. Bluestein on Ways to Reduce the Bullying Problem
Complete listing of all articles and handouts in Spanish or French.
Complete listing of all articles on this site by topic.
Complete alphabetical listing of all handouts on this site.
Complete listing by topic of all handouts on this site.
Books, Articles, Audio and Video Resources and other Resources by Dr. Jane Bluestein
Hire Jane: Everything you need for your next conference or professional development event
Direct links to free stuff on this site:
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